The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-28
NO PROPAGATION
Strange Sentiments Attributed to Mr..
Martin Kelly.

You have doubtless been informed by
the APPEAL that |. In common with other citizens
with the commissioncrshp by friends without au::
thority, am q professional politician. Now, as
never sought such IN Office. nor authorized my
namo 10 I've mentioned Herewith. full 10 see tho
reason why every citizen should be attacked and
denounced, nj least by indrcction, when his name
Is mentioned doubtless rs only mark OF esteem
from his friends. IT'S true have been chairman
Of the Democratic executive committee. have spent
my own money for the party In all It's battles have
sought no Office aud want none, aud In my humble
way helped 20 mako shelby the banner county OF
the State. Mai, Petit and have worked IN the
harness together, aud l was for him and Endorsed
his appointment never have been opposed u
the present form Of government. nor am |
now. have always worked hard and never
followed politics ~ u profession. Now that
should bc, In cowarlly aud mnlcionsly under
handed way, dubbed professional politician by
one who has ever BLEED the party for his support by
one who, because he did not get certain postotilce
not thousand miles away, tried TO disrupt the
and all by a civic Kernel" who never saw the smoke
Of battle. ! think you will admit that have Just
cause 10 be indignant. That every citizen should
bc made target for abuse fron such a source
whenever his friends In the exercise Of their rights
M citizens mention his name In connection with
anthing the APpEAL has made up IFS mind TO run,
is II thing that for one will not stand.
The foregoing appeared in the Ledger
afternoon. Armed with the clipping, an
APPEAL reporter went in search OF Mr.
Kelly, but learned from his business part
ncr, Mr.. T. McCadden, that he left the
city Wednesday evening for Wyandotte,
Kas., where he is interested in railroad
contract. Mr. McCadden, before knowing
what was desired, stated that he could an
swcr almost anything for Mr.. Kelly. The
reporters object was then stated viz: 10
learn whether or not thegcntleman sought
had made use Of the language attributed
10 him, and II so, what was the provoca-
ton. IL was explained that the only APP
pcarance of MIR. kelly's name in the col
umns Of the APPEAL was rs suggested
candidate, by some friend, for the vacancy
in the board Of fire and police commission
ems, caused by the death Of Col. Montgom-
cry. Mr~ McCaddcn said he was I'M
able 10 confirm or deny the interview. Ms
his accused partner had said nothing to
him about IL. iii there had been any
proyocation," said Mr. McCadden, what
Mr.. Kelly was quoted ~ saying. disclaim-
ing that he was u professional politician,
was correct" Mr.. McCadden further said
he had seen no provocation and knew
knothing about the alleged interview, but
would write Mr.. Kelly on the subject.
Mr.. Morgan j. Kelly, an intimate friend
OF Mr.. Martin Kelly, after reading the
alleged interview, said he had no doubt
this gentleman would repudiatc t.
MIR. Martin Kelly, ~ stated above. il
absent from the city. and may not return
for several weeks. His reply 10 Mr.. Me-
Cadden's letter, which requests specific
reference 10 the proyocation given by the
APPEAI, will he awaited with interest.